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Ex-principal will fight money laundering, fraud charges
A former high-profile principal says he will defend dozens of charges against him that include money-laundering, false accounting and fraud.
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Taupo: Laid back by the lakeside
Wine, food, scenery ... Joelle Thomson samples the more sedate pleasures Taupo offers its visitors.
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Police officer injured in pursuit after burglary attack
A man who disturbed burglars was attacked and left with head injuries and an officer injured when he later tried to arrest a suspect.
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Ride-on mower sends King to emergency dept
A run-in with a ride-on mower is being blamed for keeping the Maori King from at least one high-profile event.
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Rugby: Spotlight on officials as Waikato sneak into final
Canterbury will chase a third straight title while Auckland will ponder the repeat cruelties of the national sport.
![Te Aroha: Finding our romantic centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Te Aroha: Finding our romantic centre
There are quite a few things to love about Te Aroha, writes Rachel Grunwell.
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Rugby: Waikato into final after thriller
Waikato scored a converted try with the last play of the match to beat Auckland 38-37.
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Air NZ seeks in-flight caller
Air New Zealand is trying to trace a passenger seen talking on his cellphone during a domestic flight, who allegedly claimed he had been given permission.